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G289 PPN

1989 Mercedes Camper

Grey Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,763 mi
Last recorded32,763 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Camper159,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 PPN
MakeMercedes
ModelCamper
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres 13 years old

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 14 Apr 2026 32,747 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all tyres 13 years old

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 32,710 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 32,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 32,609 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 May 2018 32,594 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2017 31,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all ball joint gaiters on steering arms slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 29,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% TOP (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

drop arm ball joint gaitors deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2016 29,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% TOP (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

drop arm ball joint gaitors deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,299 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 26,287 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 26,083 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,719 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 24,211 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 103,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2010 103,738 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,294 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,670 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 17,222 miles

off side headlamp beam pattern poor .

Pass 11 May 2006 16,404 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Camper?

Based on 8,342 MOT tests across 487 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
2,050
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
487
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 155
position lamp(s) not working 148
Brake pipe excessively corroded 144
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 137
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G289 PPN is a 1989 Mercedes Camper in Grey with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 159,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Camper fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G289 PPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G289 PPN registered?

G289 PPN is a 1989 Mercedes Camper, first registered on 11 August 1989.

Is G289 PPN safe to buy?

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